Medical Director of Medical Imaging
Medical Director of Medical Imaging
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Job Description
Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
St Vincents has been a leader in Australias health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and people have been behind some of Australias most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of our Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a special kind of person a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.
Reporting directly to our Chief Operating Officer St Vincents Hospital Melbourne is seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Medical Director of Medical Imaging to drive clinical and commercial performance.
Operating across St Vincents Hospital Melbourne and supporting our St Vincents Melbourne Private Hospitals located on the home of the Wurundjeri people the Medical Director of Medical Imaging will bring extensive industry expertise and demonstrated experience delivering organisational change and capability uplift complimented with a high level of commercial nous and financial accountability.
These should be underpinned by a calm and supportive leadership style comfortable fostering open and honest discussion across One St Vincents.
Key to success in the role will be a collaborative interprofessional approach committed to elevating departmental capabilities ultimately ensuring St Vincents delivers the highest calibre of patientcentred healthcare outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Primary day to day accountabilities for this businesscritical appointment include:
Provide strategic clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality evidence based Medical Imaging Services
Promote a culture that values high quality clinical care supports learning and encourages reporting of errors
Develop strategic and operational plans for Medical Imaging that are aligned and consistent with the St Vincents Health Australias strategic plan
Be responsible (in association with the other senior clinical academic staff) for the coordination and ongoing development of the teaching of Diagnostic Imaging within St Vincents Hospital Clinical School University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences
Provide leadership and foster excellence in research
Work closely with academic colleagues to develop and implement a research strategy for the Department
Actively manage individual and team performance to maximise performance and minimise workplace problems and conflict
Continuously seek individual and team improvement and take responsibility for the introduction of any changes required to bring about such improvements
Provide leadership in organisational issues and ensure that operational and financial performance targets are met
Ensure all staff behaving professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct and undertake annual Workplace Culture and Equity Training
Identify and manage workplace risks and hazards and actively assist the return to work of any employee injured at work
This is an exciting time to join St Vincents with an increased focus on research capability and scope as demonstrated by our ongoing partnerships with Melbourne University and the Cancer Centre.
With access to our newly fitted out state of the art Private Hospital facilities commencing in early March this opportunity presents at a unique moment in time for St Vincents.
Selection Criteria
When formalising your application please consider the following selection criteria:
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) or equivalent and specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Extensive experience in diagnostic and/or interventional radiology with the ability to lead service delivery across general imaging subspecialty areas and advanced interventional procedures
Ability to develop and implement clinical governance frameworks to ensure high standards of patient care and safety
Proven track record in clinical research with experience in leading or participating in research projects securing funding and publishing in peerreviewed journals
Ability to foster a culture of research and evidencebased practice supporting staff involvement in research initiatives
Strong knowledge of public and private sector radiology operations with experience in managing both settings desirable
Ability to drive innovation in imaging services including new imaging modalities digital transformation and integration of AI and automation.
Experience in developing and expanding clinical imaging services ensuring alignment with hospital and health network priorities
Comprehensive understanding of radiology accreditation licensing and compliance standards including those set by AHPRA RANZCR and the Department of Health
Strong ability to engage with executive leadership hospital administration and key stakeholders to align imaging services with organisational goals
Because youre like us you believe in our vision that every person whoever and wherever they are is served with excellent and compassionate care by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our employees and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.
PreEmployment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all rolerequired preemployment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply Now button including your resume and cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April 2025.
For further enquiries please contact Warren Tewkesbury (Talent Transformation Lead) on/ or email
Respectfully no recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
14 April 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https://www.svha/aboutus/reconciliation or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
